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The Teaching and Learning Centre provides leadership and support for teaching and learning through a variety of programs, workshops, media, resources and consultation services. Watch our website for additional offerings.

Teaching development programs are interactive, interdisciplinary learning opportunities that are founded on evidence-based best practices and geared to skills development. Programs include:

• Instructional Skills Workshops and University Teaching Certificate for graduate students
• Instructional Skills Workshops and Faculty Teaching Certificate for faculty members
• Course Design Workshop for faculty and graduate students

A variety of short workshops are also offered on an ongoing basis.

Learning technologies are becoming increasingly popular. These programs show you how to use the e-learning tools to support effective learning.

• Videoconferencing facilities and support
• Teaching Online Program for faculty and graduate students
• Introduction to Elluminate
• Getting Started With Adobe Presenter
• Blackboard Essentials
• Assessment Tools in Blackboard
• First Steps Series for Online Teaching
• Introduction to the learning management system
• A variety of other e-learning topics

Professionally produced video provides the target audience with a consistent, easily accessible (online, DVD, etc.) message using visuals, graphics, music and narrative. Full video production services with an award winning team include:

• Project Conceptualization and Planning
• Location Shooting
• Post-production services (editing)

Online access to resources for teaching and learning in higher education .

Books and media resources in the Teaching and Learning Centre, 5th Floor Biological Sciences Building.

Consultation with Individuals and Faculties

Educational Developers, Instructional Designers, E-learning experts, and media professionals are available to the campus community for consultations. TLC staff work with:

• Faculties to develop workshops or approaches to meet their specific needs
• Individuals who wish to explore teaching and learning, course design or the production of resources
• Curriculum Mapping: assistance with aligning program-level goals to individual courses

Contact information: For more information and to register, please see our website or call 403.220.4949.